Château de Fonbel, St Emilion Grand Cru
    Château de Fonbel

    Château de Fonbel, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2019

    91/100
    The Wine Independent
    89/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
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    1. 2019

      12x75cl

      DP

      £235.07

    2. 2019

      12x75cl

      DP

      £235.07

    3. 2019

      12x75cl

      DP

      £235.07

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A fine example of Saint-Émilion's elegance, the 2019 Château de Fonbel is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Carménère, offering both approachability and depth. Offerling plenty of upfront robust fruit and savoury character - notes of black cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, cedar and a hint of spice.

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    Critic Reviews

    91/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2019 de Fonbel is made from 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Carmenere. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it delivers bright, breezy notes of red cherry preserves and black raspberry followed by hints of lavender, star anise, and wild sage. The medium-bodied palate has a racy backbone and grainy tannins with bright, crunchy fruit and great length.
    drinking window 2024 - 2038
    date of review 05/2023
    89/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2019 Château de Fonbel lacks a little delineation on the nose, a mixture of earthy red and black fruit, dry tobacco and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. One of the more pliant Saint-Émilion wines this vintage with a smooth, seductive finish that doesn't quite deliver the complexity expected at the moment. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
    drinking window 2024 - 2038
    date of review 02/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    abv:
    12.5%

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